Cincinnati Bearcats vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24

Planning on watching today’s Bearcats and Yellow Jackets game? Catch the action at McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta, GA, as the Yellow Jackets hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ACC. Cincinnati is favored by -8 in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 150 points.

CINCINNATI BEARCATS VS GEORGIA TECH YELLOW JACKETS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets +8

This game will be played at McCamish Pavilion at 2:00 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.

WHY BET THE GEORGIA TECH YELLOW JACKETS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-69 in favor of the Yellow Jackets.
• Not only will Georgia Tech pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +8.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 150 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.

Is a Road Win Possible for the Bearcats?

Cincinnati improved to 4-0 on the season with a 76-60 road win over Northern Kentucky on Tuesday. The Bearcats, who were -14 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.

Leading 32-28 at halftime, Cincinnati pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring the Norse 44-32. The game’s total points of 136 fell just under the O/U line of 138.

Cincinnati’s offense was clicking in their last game, shooting 53.4% from the field and hitting 50% of their threes (11/22). Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 62.1%, and they finished with 19 assists.

Simas Lukosius led the way, hitting 6 of 9 shots from deep, while Sam Vinson added 16 points. Dillon Mitchell also shot 6 of 9, contributing 12 points and 6 rebounds.

Despite giving up 15 offensive rebounds, Cincinnati’s defense held their opponent to 60 points on 42% shooting from the field. They allowed 22 made two-point shots on 47 attempts, a 46% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, Cincinnati limited their opponent to just 4 made threes on 14 attempts, holding them to 28% shooting. They also sent them to the free-throw line 8 times, where they made 4, shooting 50%.

Do the Yellow Jackets Have What it Takes at Home?

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Recent Game/Games

Georgia Tech dropped their recent game against Georgia, falling 77-69 at home on Friday. Entering as +2 point underdogs, the Yellow Jackets not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 146, which was under the 155.5-point O/U line.

After trailing 27-19 at halftime, Georgia Tech’s offense came alive in the 2nd half, scoring 50 points. However, they also allowed 50 points in the 2nd half, preventing a comeback.

Georgia Tech’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 36.5% from the field and 26.1% from beyond the arc, finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 41.3%. They managed to score 69 points, with Lance Terry leading the way, shooting 63.6% from the field and hitting 2 of 5 from deep.

Silas Demary Jr. also had a strong performance, shooting 60% overall and grabbing 7 rebounds. The Yellow Jackets connected on 77.3% of their free throws, while recording 10 offensive rebounds and 11 assists as a team.

Georgia Tech’s defense held their opponent to 77 points, despite giving up 17 free throws. They allowed 23 field goals on 63 attempts, for a 36% shooting percentage.

From beyond the arc, Georgia Tech limited their opponent to 6 threes on 23 attempts, a 26% shooting rate. They also gave up 10 offensive rebounds.